Epidermal Growth Factor
PeptideAnti-agingAlso known as: EGF, rh-Oligopeptide-1, sh-Oligopeptide-1
A growth factor protein that stimulates cell growth, proliferation, and differentiation. Used in anti-aging skincare for skin renewal.
Stimulates cell renewal, promotes wound healing, reduces wrinkles, improves skin texture and firmness.
Apply in serum form on clean skin. Best used evening. Follow with moisturizer.
Nobel Prize-winning discovery. Clinical evidence for wound healing. Topical anti-aging efficacy shown in some studies but long-term safety data is limited.
- history of skin cancer (use with caution)
Cautions
Controversial regarding long-term safety. Some concern about stimulating abnormal cell growth, though cosmetic concentrations are very low.
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